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Mitral Valve Surgery Program
… (212) 305-8312 or use our appointment request form . What Is Mitral Valve Disease? Mitral valve disease is any condition that keeps the heart’s mitral valve from … tight seal and blood leaks back into the left atrium. This is called mitral regurgitation , and it is one of the most …
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What We’re Reading: 01/29/21
… treatment. Here, Raymond Givens, MD, PhD, lays bare the cost and the toll. “Black lives matter — our patients’ and … must be addressed head-on. Hearing from an ER doctor, who is not a vaccine skeptic, about the reasons for her initial … myths, we must normalize medical mistrust. ( From nbcnews.com ) Why Vaccines Alone Will Not End the Pandemic If you …
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Overcoming Parathyroid Cancer
… daughter Greer’s herculean efforts to help her mother (who is deaf and relies on lip reading to communicate) during a … “Do you know that your mother’s calcium levels are 13 points up?” And I said, “No, and yes.” I related to him the … assist, and they were two hours late to pick her up. It cost me $750. Wow. Once she was approved for surgery, what …
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What We’re Reading: 04/09/21
… care. Editorial leadership determines the scholarship that is published or not. So the airing of a podcast episode … been status quo. There is much work to do. ( From statnews.com ) Kati Kariko Helped Shield the World From the … What We’re Reading: 03/12/21 What We’re Reading: 02/26/21 What We’re Reading: 02/12/21 What We’re Reading: …
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What We're Reading: 11/07/25
… that may come to market soon. But as ever, eligibility is complicated; the “sticker price” isn’t the full story, and … that deserves treatment, not blame. (from nytimes.com) The Case That A.I. Is Thinking A clear-eyed case for … and very human about what we build next. (from newyorker.com) Pediatricians Can’t Bear These Costs This piece lays …
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Alyson's September 2011 update Paddling for Pancreatic Cancer
… currents, river traffic and crossing the river at various points. All in all, I am extremely determined to see this … Fund, please contact me at courage_and_strength@yahoo.com . With my deepest gratitude, Alyson Peluso Related Read …
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Courage to Share: The Importance of Publishing Adverse Surgical Outcomes
… This is a conversation with Paul Kurlansky, MD , Associate … you talk a little about why publishing a study like this is so important? I had the pleasure and honor of working with … him for his courage. The classic paradigm in surgery is, "We did X many cases, had great results," or "Our …
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Organic? Omega 3? Free-Range? All You Need to Know About Eggs.
… spaces at large factory farms; so the nutritional content is most likely not superior to standard USDA graded. … roughly 100-600 mg. Omega-3s may reduce inflammation and is sometimes recommended for chronic digestive disorders. … differences are not significant. Brown eggs tend to cost more simply because the hens that lay brown eggs are …
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Everyone Should Know That Living Kidney Donation is Safe, Simple, and Changes Lives
… for compatibility, and coordinating care once a match is identified. As a transplant nurse coordinator for almost … last a lifetime for donors, as well. Choosing to donate is “all voluntary, and there can't be any donor pressure or … to ensure they’re fit to donate, and all it costs them is their time and a few vials of blood. “The only risk is us …
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From the City of Brotherly Love, A Brother’s Liver Saves Sister
… – the criteria by which priority for liver transplantation is determined – was low. That meant she was unlikely to … to undergo, and the recovery much smoother. Mark’s health is completely back to normal; in fact, he’s in better shape … the experience was difficult and frightening at many points, Sharon says the doctors, nurses and staff at the …
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Lung Cancer in Women
… In the United States, lung cancer is the second most common cancer diagnosis in women and the … The risk of developing lung cancer during her lifetime is about 1 in 17 for women. Lung cancer affects both tobacco smokers and non-smokers; for smokers the risk is higher. The rates of lung cancer have been increasing over …
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Pancreatic Cysts
… cause abdominal pain or pancreatitis. For this reason, it is important to monitor pancreatic cysts with great care and … whether the risk of cancer is sufficient to justify the cost, inconvenience, and possible effects of surveillance or … Learn more about pancreatic cysts at pancreascenter.com …
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Hospital Services and Amenities
… an integral part of the surgical care team, and our goal is to ensure our patients' return to the highest possible … filling out an Advanced Directive. An Advanced Directive is verbal or written instructions made by you in advance of … and from Columbia University Medical Center. Total shuttle cost is approximately $5 per day and leaves approximately …
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What We’re Reading: 01/31/20
… much of the conversation around the spread. While there is still so much we don’t know, researchers are painting a … on recommendations and wash your hands. ( From nytimes.com ) When Insurance Won't Cover Drugs, Americans Make 'Tough … the problem, and skyrocketing costs are another. Even the cost of generic drugs increases by 15 percent per year on …
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Katherine Hopkins, MD
… Dr. Katherine Hopkins is a board-certified general surgeon specializing in hernia … University Medical Center. Her research, focused on cost-effectiveness in surgical care and postoperative … journals, including JAMA Surgery and Cancer. Dr. Hopkins is committed to delivering compassionate, evidence-based care …
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